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Stancil Ford, former Hamblen County Commission Chair and State Representative, died early Friday morning. He was 90. Born in 1932, in the throes of the Great Depression, he grew up to follow his older brothers into military service. Henry Ford…

B Dobyns-Bennett showed on Monday night against Jeff County just why they are the defending Class 4A State Champions. Taking on a solid Patriots defense, the Indians shot the lights out as they cruised to a 72-40 victory. The 72…

B The second quarter has been a struggle for Jefferson County in recent games, and that continued on Monday night. Taking on Dobyns-Bennett, Jeff County trailed by one after the first quarter. However, D-B rallied off the first 15 points…

B SEYMOUR- Grainger struggled to defend the three as Seymour hit seven shots from deep to propel them to a 54-25 win Monday night. Grainger couldn’t get anything going in the opening period as they only had one field goal…

B SEYMOUR- The third time was not the charm for the Seymour Eagles. Grainger and Seymour had met other times this season prior to Monday night’s game with the Grizzlies winning both. Grainger won by 14 in the first contests…

Kendra McMahan and Alan Parra Lopez, of Newport, announce the birth of twin daughters, Elaina and Nevaeh Parra Lopez, born Oct. 13, 2022, at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System. Elaina weighed 6 lbs. and Nevaeh weighed 6 lbs., 3 oz. Dana Ward…

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B Morristown native A. Nicole Tate-Phillips told those gathered at the 42nd Annual Union of Churches and Ministerial Alliance on Sunday that our country cannot wait for action. “We’re looking for a day where there are no more George Floyds.…